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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.76, 3,867.24 and 1,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.76, 3,867.24 and 1,117.06 is: 1,675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.76 : 3,867.24 = 1,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.76/3,867.24 = 1,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.76x = 3,867.24 × 1,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.76x = 4,319,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,939.11/2,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.85

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